Justin II

Emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 565 to 574 (520-578)
Person human Q183813
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Justin II

Summary

Justin II is a human[1]. Born in Constantinople[2], he… he was born on +0520-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Constantinople[4]. He died on +0578-10-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (539 views/month, #6,832 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Constantinople[2], Justin II…
  • Justin II died in Constantinople[4].
  • Justin II was born on +0520-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Justin II died on +0578-10-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Justin II died on +0578-10-05T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Justin II's mother was Vigilantia[9].
  • Among Justin II's spouses was Sophia[10].
  • A child of Justin II was Arabia[11].
  • A child of Justin II was Tiberius II Constantine[12].
  • Justin II held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[13].
  • Justin II worked as a politician[6].
  • Justin II held the position of Byzantine emperor[14].
  • Justin II held the position of ancient Roman senator[15].
  • Justin II's religion is recorded as Christianity[16].
  • Justin II's image is recorded as Gold solidus, Byzantine, Justin II, 565-578.jpg[17].
  • Justin II's image is recorded as Solidus-Justin II-sb0391.jpg[18].
  • Justin II is recorded as male[19].
  • Justin II's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Justin II's family is recorded as Justinian dynasty[21].
  • Justin II's ISNI is recorded as 0000000080781580[22].
  • Justin II's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 89552299[23].
  • Justin II's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 23498908[24].
  • Justin II's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 8179452[25].
  • Justin II's GND ID is recorded as 102518157[26].
  • Justin II's GND ID is recorded as 118558943[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Constantinople[2], Justin II… he was born on +0520-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. His mother was Vigilantia[9].

Career and Affiliations

Justin II worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Byzantine emperor[14], a historical position[28], in Byzantine Empire[29], founded in 0395[30] and ancient Roman senator[15], a position[31], in Ancient Rome[32].

Personal Life

Among Justin II's spouses was Sophia[10]. Children include Arabia[11], b. 0550[33], of Byzantine Empire[34] and Tiberius II Constantine[12], a governor[35], 0520–0582[36], of Byzantine Empire[37]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +0578-10-04T00:00:00Z[5] and +0578-10-05T00:00:00Z[8]. Justin II passed away in Constantinople[4].

Why It Matters

Justin II ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (539 views/month, #6,832 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Justin II born?

Justin II was born in Constantinople[2].

Where did Justin II die?

Justin II died in Constantinople[4].

Who were Justin II's parents?

Justin II's mother was Vigilantia[9].

Who was Justin II married to?

Justin II's spouses include Sophia[10].

What did Justin II do for work?

Justin II worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [2] . wikidata.org.
  4. [4] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [8] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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